An inside look at where to see Kentucky country music, bluegrass music, Appalachian music, and folk music performed in concert venues, festivals, theaters, amphitheatres, outdoor stages, and concert series. Some of the best venues to watch Kentucky music include Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Paramount Arts Center, Mountain Arts Center, KFC Yum Center, EKU Center for the Arts, Rupp Arena, Bobby Mackeys, The Arena in Corbin, Austin City Saloon, and more.
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London-Laurel County Tourism, along with Forcht Broadcasting’s WFTG The Wolf, and Kentucky Country Music have teamed up to produce an intimate acoustic concert experience, Heritage Music Series. Multiple Kentucky based singer-songwriters will take to the stage the first three Saturdays in March at Heritage Hills Theater. All shows will begin...
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When you look back at the year of 2020, you realize how close-knit the music community is. In a year of uncertainty, there has been a stronger bond between the song, songwriter, and listener. Here is a little recap of the many highlights of this year in review with Kentucky...
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At the beginning of 2020, many of us were looking forward to attending some concert tours and music festivals. Then starting in March and throughout the year, the announcements of postponements and cancellations were trickling through. Pretty much everything has been moved to 2021 with tours. However, there are several...
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Following last year’s sold-out debut, Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival, produced by premier independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents, returns to Louisville, KY on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center. Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Old Dominion lead Hometown Rising’s music lineup with additional appearances from Jon Pardi, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clint Black, CAM and many more artists...
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Kentucky natives, Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers are performing in Lexington and Louisville in 2020 as a part of the ‘A Good Look’n Tour.’ Rupp Arena is the fourth stop on the tour on February 28th and then their final tour stop is May 24 at the KFC Yum! Center...
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Lexington born Chris Stapleton will be headlining the first-ever concert at Kroger Field on April 25, 2020. It will be the first concert at the stadium, which was recently renovated and utilized by the University of Kentucky. The concert will also feature legendary Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and Yola. All...
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One of our favorite music festivals in Kentucky over the years has been Kickin’ It On the Creek. In fact, it was listed in our top Kentucky country music events for 2019. Check out the article here. My cousin Daniel made a great call and took a few hours off...
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Kentucky’s greatest export has to be its music. The best thing is that there is an abundance of concerts and music festivals happening in 2019 here in Kentucky. We’ve marked our calendars and want to share the best Kentucky country music concerts and festivals that you should attend this year! ...
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The Museum of Appalachia will be hosting the 2nd annual Great Appalachian Fiddlers’ Convention. It is an opportunity for musicians across the region to compete for cash and bragging rights. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine, on June 1, 2019. Join others...
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In 1939, John Lair founded Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, nestled along the rolling hills off US-25 in Rockcastle County. Prior to major interstate construction, travelers would arrive by horses and family cars to listen to the sounds of country, bluegrass, and gospel. Renfro Valley would become known at the Country...